Established in 1973 as a natural footwear company, Roots is today Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its wide range of quality leather goods, clothing and accessories. Starting as a tiny store in Toronto selling the Roots Negative Heel Shoe, Roots now has more than 125 stores in Canada and the United States along with 20 locations in Asia. In addition, Roots has a state-of-the art leather goods factory and design centre in Toronto.